Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG combine for 12 goals to round out the Champions League group stage. The ESPN FC panel can’t believe Manchester City are the bookies’ favorite to win the Champions League. Manchester City star Raheem Sterling was the latest footballer to be snapped pulling a silly expression, and he was quick to

Three former players of a fourth-division soccer club in Spain were convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Former Arandina players Carlos Cuadrado, Víctor Rodriguez and Raul Calvo were each sentenced to 38 years in prison. It wasn’t clear if the players — who denied wrongdoing — would appeal the ruling. The three were

The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. Brazilian teenagers Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior were both on the scoresheet as Real Madrid beat Club Brugge 3-1 on Wednesday with qualification for the Champions League round of 16 already assured. Eighteen-year-old Rodrygo opened the scoring early in

Gab Marcotti examines Carlo Ancelotti’s chances of returning to the Premier League after being sacked by Napoli. Gab Marcotti says Valencia’s experience coupled with the loss of players doomed Ajax to the Europa League. Craig Burley feels that Chelsea’s relatively weak group helped them bounce back from a poor start. Ale Moreno says Liverpool need

We’re more than one-third of the way into the Premier League season and if the league operated under NBA or MLB rules, teams would currently be scrambling to figure out which players they could shuffle in and out of their doors. Title-chasers would be seeking out the final piece to put them over the top.

2:55 PM ET Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus netted a superb hat trick as they came from behind to beat Croatian title holders Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 away in an entertaining Champions League Group C clash on Wednesday. City, who had already secured the group’s top spot, finished with 14 points from six games, seven ahead

One of the owners of Liverpool, Mike Gordon, was unhurt after a private plane came off the runaway at the city’s John Lennon Airport, sources at the club have told ESPN. Flights have been cancelled and the airport is expected to be closed for several hours after the incident, which occurred around 6 a.m. GMT

Steve Nicol likens Napoli to Tottenham as they begin a new chapter under Gennaro Gattuso. Former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti is not on Arsenal’s list of potential managerial candidates, sources have told ESPN. The Italian was sacked by Napoli despite guiding them to the Champions League knockout stage, following a dreadful run of form domestically,

The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. Jose Mourinho said he would relish Tottenham facing Bayern Munich further down the line in a “proper” Champions League game despite his side losing 3-1 in Bavaria on Wednesday in their final group game. Bayern outplayed a much-changed

Omar Gonzalez explains how the U.S. are hoping to win the 2019 Gold Cup and delves into his relationship with Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore at Toronto FC. U.S. international midfielder Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC, a league source has confirmed to ESPN FC. Reports out of Toronto on Wednesday broke the news

Matthew McConaughey hopes that more Americans can join Christian Pulisic’s level of football soon. Craig Burley feels that Chelsea’s relatively weak group helped them bounce back from a poor start. Oscar-winning film star and Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey hopes to see the next generation of U.S. soccer talent follow Christian Pulisic‘s lead and make

Arsenal manage a 3-1 comeback win vs. West Ham, snapping their nine-game winless streak. Don Hutchison says there were “millions of things not to like” about Arsenal despite their win vs. West Ham. The FC crew debate whether Arsenal should stick with Freddie Ljungberg after his first victory at the helm. LONDON — The great

The FC guys dismantle Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings, where the surprise club remains at the top. Craig Burley says Thomas Tuchel’s man-management issues could dash PSG’s Champions League ambitions. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has asserted that superstar Kylian Mbappe must respect his choices during matches after the France international was visibly annoyed at being

4:51 PM ET Lazio came from behind to beat Juventus 3-1 and hand the Turin side their first defeat of the season on Saturday, scoring the two decisive goals in the final 20 minutes after their opponents had Juan Cuadrado controversially sent off. Juve, who had gone their first 19 games under new coach Maurizio

Steve Nicol has doubts about Erling Haaland’s fit at Old Trafford should the star make a move to Man United. Craig Burley explains where Erling Haaland would be best suited if he leaves Red Bull Salzburg. RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has said Bundesliga side RB Leipzig would be a “great fit” for his star

5:05 PM ET Borussia Dortmund beat Slavia Prague 2-1 on Tuesday with goals from Jadon Sancho and Julian Brandt to advance to the Champions League knockout stage, leaving Italian side Inter Milan in third place of Group F. The win put the Germans, who also had keeper Roman Buerki to thank with more than half